Author: Auguste Defauconpret
Title: Quinze Jours a Londres a la Fin de 1815
Description: Paris, Alexis Eymery, 1816. Leather. The first edition of this Frenchman's impressions of London in the nineteenth century. Former owner's stamp to the front pastedown, M.A. Stamp depicts a coronet.  Inscription to the half title in French.This work is in French.With the publisher's stamped signature to the verso of half-title to clarify authenticity. A smart travelogue, which recounts Auguste Defauconpret's impressions of London. It tells of his fifteen day stay in London and received many favourable contemporary reviews. There are accounts on the social life and customs of Londoners in the nineteenth century.  In a half morocco binding, with paper covered boards. Externally, very smart. Light rubbing to the joints. Former ownership stamps to the front pastedown and to the half-title. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright. Scattered spotting to the first and last few pages. Otherwise, just the odd spots. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

Keywords: London Tourism French Tourism None


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